The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Florence
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£161
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Florence will cost around £161 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Of the 9 trains that leave Zurich for Florence every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 452 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EuroCity 3714:336h57Zurich HB21:30Florence Santa Maria Novella£1201One-way0 changes
EuroCity 21+
Intercity 59913:337h49Zurich HB21:22Florence Santa Maria Novella£1211One-way1 change
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 955112:335h31Zurich HB18:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£1431One-way1 change
EuroCity 123+
FRECCIAROSSA 956315:335h31Zurich HB21:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£1431One-way1 change
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 955513:335h31Zurich HB19:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£1431One-way1 change
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 955112:335h31Zurich HB18:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£1431One-way1 change
EuroCity 19+
FRECCIAROSSA 954711:335h31Zurich HB17:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£2941One-way1 change
EuroCity 123+
FRECCIAROSSA 956315:335h31Zurich HB21:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£1431One-way1 change
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 955513:335h31Zurich HB19:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£1431One-way1 change
EuroCity 37+
FRECCIAROSSA 955914:335h31Zurich HB20:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£1431One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £123.
Distance: 452 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£125 Average Price | £248 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Florence train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Florence trains for tomorrow, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 153+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 6h17 | 16:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Intercity 594 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 7h52 | 18:25 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 5h31 | 17:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 5h31 | 18:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ Intercity 599 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 7h49 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 5h31 | 19:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 6h57 | 21:30 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 37+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 5h31 | 20:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 123+ FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 5h31 | 21:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Florence
Trains from Zurich to Florence run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 452 km distance in 5h 31m.
Distance 452 km |
Average train duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 19:33 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Intercity, Italo, Regionale, SBB, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Florence trainsTrenitalia, Intercity, Italo, Regionale, SBB, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Florence from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Florence train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Florence by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Florence
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
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